Foxtail Road Ipswich
16 addresses across 1 postcode (IP3), about 530 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 18200103.
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Ipswich costs £2,468 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 44% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 3 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ravenswood Medical Practice, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Ipswich in 2026-27: Band D £2,468 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,646 | £1,920 | £2,194 | £2,468 | £3,017 | £3,565 | £4,114 | £4,937 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (45% of about 660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 35 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP3 9RU | 100% | 44% | 44% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Derby Road (Ipswich) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Ipswich 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Westerfield 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Orwell Country Park Ransomes Europark | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Ipswich Hospital Copleston | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing Shotley Gate | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 61.9 km (38 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 68.6 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ravenswood Medical Practice | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Rushmere Dental Care | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | St Clements Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Ipswich Police Station | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greenways Neighbourhood Centre, Nacton Road Cashzone | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6,650 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,500 m² | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 5.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Freston Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Freston Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Robert's Grove | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Broom Hill | Hill | 680 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Cathouse Point | Wetland | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Downham Reach | Tidal water | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| The Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Manor Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 16 |
7 of the street's 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Ipswich: see them on the Ipswich page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ipswich Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Morland Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FareShare East Anglia IP3 9RU | Distributors/Transporters | 40 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Avid Indoor Climbing IP3 9RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2019 |
| Simply The Best IP3 9RT | Mobile caterer | 140 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Posh Pantry IP3 9RT | Mobile caterer | 140 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Furniture Village IP3 9SR | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2017 |
| Swallow IP3 9SS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Taco Bell IP3 9GX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Electric Center IP3 9RR | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Toby Carvery IP3 9GX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Harvester IP3 9GX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Besana UK Limited IP3 9RR | Manufacturers/packers | 340 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Prince George House IP3 9GY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| The Raven IP3 9QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Thrasher Public House IP3 9RZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Bluebird Lodge Community Hospital IP3 9GJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (suffolk).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- IP3 9RU: 16 addresses of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Foxtail Road · Augusta Close · Edith Cook Way · Alnesbourn Crescent · The Havens · Minsmere Road · West Road · Nene Drive
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.